: Sheldon enters a Mystic Warlords of Ka’a card tournament specifically to defeat Wil Wheaton, who is #6 on his "enemies list" for skipping a 1995 sci-fi convention.
: The episode features several homages to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan , including Sheldon quoting Khan and screaming "WHEATON!" in the same style as Captain Kirk's iconic "KHAN!" scream. [S3E5] The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary
: This fictional card game was created for the show as a spoof of Magic: The Gathering . Following the episode's popularity, promotional images of the cards were eventually released to fans. The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary : Sheldon enters a Mystic Warlords of Ka’a
: The title comes from Penny's description of Howard as having a "creepy candy coating". Key Plot Developments : In this first appearance,
" The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary " is a landmark episode of The Big Bang Theory (S3E5) primarily known for introducing and establishing the long-running rivalry between Sheldon Cooper and Wil Wheaton . Key Plot Developments
: In this first appearance, Bernadette (played by Melissa Rauch) speaks in Rauch's regular voice. Her signature high-pitched, squeaky tone was developed and added in later episodes to give the character a more distinct edge.